Workplace Bullying and Violence: Training for Employees

People often equate "bullying" with children, believing that the burden of dealing with such torment disappears after one leaves school. But in reality, bullies can be found in any organization, regardless of size or industry.

As an adult, expressions of anger or other inappropriate conduct should be addressed by the employer as a violation of workplace conduct rules. However, bullying may be subtler. If a pattern of behavior which humiliates or intimidates an employee or otherwise sabotages his or her performance develops, then you may have a bullying situation to deal with.

This training will examine workplace bullying and workplace violence. Both cause health, safety, and economic problems for employers and employees.

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

• Distinguish between professional disagreements and workplace bullying or violence
• Define bullying in the workplace
• Describe how bullying and violence impact the workplace
• Recognize warning signs of workplace bullying and workplace violence
• Identify actions that can be taken to prevent bullying and workplace violence

NOTE: In order to satisfy Cal/OSHA’s workplace violence training requirements, California employers may use this program in addition to providing the necessary workplace-specific information to their employees.